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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMar 20, 2024, 05:00 AM ET
Regardless of Manchester United’s thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win over Liverpool, supervisor Erik 10 Hag stays under pressure. Triumph over Jurgen Klopp’s side at Old Trafford on Sunday offered the Dutchman a declaration win, however the concern of whether he’s still the ideal male for the task will not disappear.
An effective very first year following his arrival from Ajax in 2022 has actually been followed by a frustrating 2nd season in which his group have actually been disposed out of European competitors before Christmas and delegated play catch-up in the race to receive the Champions League as they sit 6th, 9 points off Aston Villa in 4th. There’s still the possibility that the FA Cup will offer a 2nd piece of flatware in as several years, to accompany last season’s Carabao Cup, however Ten Hag likewise needs to handle the arrival of brand-new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
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Ratcliffe and his group have actually presumed control of all football operations, leaving Ten Hag susceptible if the 71-year-old British billionaire chooses he wishes to generate his own male.
2 things typically cost supervisors their tasks: bad outcomes and brand-new owners. For Ten Hag, he’s dealing with both at the exact same time.
What’s Ten Hag’s task status at Man United?
10 Hag signed a three-year agreement when he signed up with from Ajax, which is because of run up until 2025. A source has actually informed ESPN that while he comprehends his task isn’t protect, he likewise does not think Ratcliffe and his group have actually currently decided to end his offer.
10 Hag has actually been completely associated with preparing for both the next transfer window and the organisation of the summertime trip of the United States however, according to sources, he hasn’t been provided any official warranty that he will continue as supervisor.
As formerly reported, United have actually been approached by agents of a variety of supervisors with the concept of pitching their customer for any job that may show up. Ratcliffe’s right-hand male, Sir Dave Brailsford, is continuing to do his due diligence concerning a host of prospects.
With United into the semifinals of the FA Cup and simply 10 league video games left, it’s possible an underwhelming season might still end with a prize and Champions League certification. Brailsford, nevertheless, is set to make his choice based upon a variety of various aspects, instead of evaluating Ten Hag on how the last couple of weeks work out.
One extra problem for Ratcliffe and Brailsford to think about is the expense of sacking the supervisor. Cash is currently tight while the club attempt to browse monetary reasonable play guidelines, and the settlement due to Ten Hag and his personnel might run beyond ₤ 10 million.